Early Childhood Specialist-Inf

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC•Charleston, WV

9d•$22 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Infant Toddler Specialist provides training, professional development, and technical assistance to child care providers on matters related to infants and toddlers. The position participates in West Virginia Infant Toddler Specialist Network initiatives and related training, observations, monitoring, and continuous improvement activities. The role is based at the Charleston Office in Charleston, West Virginia, with the worksite to be determined. It is full-time and non-exempt, with a day shift. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week after a successful 90-day review. The role requires extensive travel to provider and visitation sites, with flexible scheduling that may include occasional evenings and weekends. The work environment includes a normal office setting, prolonged desk and computer work, frequent in-person and electronic interactions, and a fast-paced setting with unscheduled interruptions. The position requires mobility within the office and the ability to lift 25 pounds at times. Business-casual apparel is required. The employee must maintain STARS career pathway enrollment and a STARS trainer credential, complete ITERS-R online training within the first six months, become fully certified in PITC before presenting WVIT II, and complete the West Virginia Infant/Toddler Mental Health Credential process within one year of PITC certification. The employee must also follow the NAEYC Code of Ethics and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and grant requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, developmental psychology, or child development.
One year of professional, paid, documented work experience with infants and toddlers under 36 months.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel extensively and accommodate flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to clear the employer’s background-check process, which may include criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.
Ability to lift 25 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Experience with adult learning.

Responsibilities

Provide professional development and technical assistance for child care providers.
Participate in WV Infant Toddler Specialist Network initiatives.
Travel across various terrain to access visitation sites.
Participate annually in practice and observations for ITERS-3 with a peer.
Assist with collaborative visits and training experiences for infant-toddler providers with the TRAILS team.
Submit requests for materials, supplies, and training resource materials.
Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
Respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
Participate in required committees, conferences, meetings, and training relevant to the program or agency.
Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain STARS career pathway enrollment and STARS trainer credential.
Complete initial online ITERS-R training within the first six months of employment.
Complete PITC certification according to policy and procedures before presenting WVIT II.
Complete the process for the West Virginia Infant/Toddler Mental Health Credential within one year of PITC certification.
Adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethics and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and grant requirements.